Caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and coke should
initially be avoided and reintroduced gradually to the diet. Studies have
indicated caffeine may have the potential to increase pain sensitivity and
disrupt sleep.

Snacks

Dried fruit pieces such as apple, mango, apricots, banana
or dates

Celery sticks with Baba ghanoush

Homemade popcorn

Homemade jelly cups with fresh fruit

Any fresh whole fruit

Kale chips

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with some incidence
of fibromyalgia. Not only is vitamin D essential for calcium absorption but
there is suggestion it may also be beneficial in treating a number of
conditions including autoimmune disease, chronic pain, depression, diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, neuromuscular diseases, and osteoporosis. Direct sunlight exposure is the best way to top up your vitamin D levels!

Dinners

Moroccan Squid pizza with garlic rubbed Turkish bread and
green salad

Fish pie with fresh salmon, onion, garlic, corn and
parsley

Grilled steak with roast carrots, beetroot & turnips
and a side of fresh coleslaw

Lamb curry with coconut milk and chickpeas

Vegetarian lasagne with broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower
and mushrooms in a herbed tomato sauce.